Cerebral palsy is a life-altering diagnosis that reshapes a family’s future. If you believe medical negligence played a role, our Towson cerebral palsy attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea, P.A. are ready to help you find answers. Led by Jonathan Schochor and Kerry Staton, we have guided Baltimore-area parents through birth-injury claims since 1984, securing life-changing recoveries while treating each client with dignity and respect.
We offer free consultations, work on contingency, and devote extensive medical-legal resources to every case. A short call to (410) 234-1000 may be the first step toward the financial security your child deserves.
What Is Cerebral Palsy and Why Might It Be Caused by Medical Negligence?
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. Roughly 10,000 U.S. babies each year are diagnosed, and many cases trace back to avoidable birth injuries.
Towson hospitals such as GBMC and UM St. Joseph Medical Center deliver thousands of infants annually. Even a single lapse in care during labor can deprive a baby’s brain of oxygen, leading to permanent damage. Our Towson cerebral palsy lawyer Jonathan Schochor partners with medical experts to uncover the exact cause and hold negligent providers accountable.
How Can Medical Mistakes During Birth Lead to Cerebral Palsy?
Common malpractice scenarios include:
- Failure to prevent oxygen deprivation. Prolonged fetal distress without a timely C-section can cause hypoxic-ischemic brain injury.
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors. Misapplied tools may fracture a newborn’s skull or trigger intracranial bleeding.
- Delayed C-section or unmanaged prolonged labor. Extended compression of the umbilical cord or maternal pelvis restricts oxygen flow.
- Failure to diagnose or treat maternal/infant infection. Untreated infections such as meningitis can inflame and injure the developing brain.
- Untreated jaundice leading to kernicterus. Severe bilirubin buildup can destroy brain cells and create lifelong motor deficits.
Studies show 6-7 of every 1,000 U.S. births involve injury. When any of these red-flag events occur, our Baltimore cerebral palsy attorney Kerry Staton investigates whether the harm was preventable.
